(Chipley, FL; April 9, 2018) – Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a Chipley man on charges of lewd and lascivious conduct by a person 18 years of age or older and cruelty towards a child (child abuse) by an act that could result in physical or mental injury.
Saturday, April 7th, WCSO received a report of sexual abuse, alleging a houseguest was seen entering the victim’s bedroom where he began touching the victim.
Once WCSO investigators were contacted and the evidence was reviewed, a warrant was issued for the arrest of 57-year-old Allen Keith Smith.
Smith was taken into custody and booked into the Washington County Jail where he is being held on a $75,000 bond.
If you have any knowledge of crimes being committed, or tips, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111. You may also contact us anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us.